Definition of acetylate Acetylate

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We found 4 definitions of acetylate from 3 different sources.

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What does acetylate mean?

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Verb

acetyleats, acetyleating, acetyleaten  

acetylate - introduce an acetyl group into (a chemical compound)
  acetylize, acetylise
  modify, alter, change make less severe or harsh or extreme; "please modify this letter to make it more polite"; "he modified his views on same-gender marriage"
  chemical science, chemistry the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
acetylate - receive substitution of an acetyl group; "the compounds acetylated"
  acetylize, acetylise
  change undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature; "She changed completely as she grew older"; "The weather changed last night"
  chemical science, chemistry the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
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  • acetylate (Verb)
    To react with acetic acid or one of its derivatives; to introduce one or more acetyl groups into a substance.

Part of speech

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  • acetylate, verb, present, 1st person singular of acetylate (infinitive).
  • acetylate, verb (infinitive).

Pronunciation

Sign Language

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